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Storm Boy

1977Movie1 h 28 min

DramaFamily
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–75%
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–75%

Summary

Mike is a lonely Australian boy living in a coastal wilderness with his reclusive father. In search of friendship he encounters an Aboriginal native loner and the two form a bond in the care of orphaned pelicans.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Henri Safran
Written by
Colin Thiele, Sidney L. Stebel, Sonia Borg
Produced by
Matt Carroll
Music by
Michael Carlos

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Facts

July 28, 1977 · 1 h 28 min · Drama, Family

Released
July 28, 1977
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Budget
$210,073
Available in
8 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Storm Boy?"

Questions about Storm Boy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Storm Boy?

Shout! FactoryTubi TV

In the United States, Storm Boy streams on Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Storm Boy worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Storm Boy okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Storm Boy?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Storm Boy?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.